Many state parks and national park campground areas provide basic amenities such as tables, bathrooms and water pumps.
When you go tenting in national parks, such as Yellowstone National Park or Glacier National Park, remain in your designated area. If you want to backpack, visit the ranger station for a backcountry permit.
Montana is known for its dramatic temperature swings. Bring enough clothing and shelter to ensure you are protected from the elements.
Tree-killing insects and diseases hop rides on firewood. To protect natural resources, do not bring firewood from out of state. Buy it where you plan to burn it, and do not transport unburned firewood back to your state. If you brought firewood from your state, burn it completely--do not take it back to your state.
Montana offers a variety of outdoor tenting experiences--from the Bob Marshall Wilderness to Glacier National Park. Spend the day with thermal geysers, then relax in a mineral hot spring under the stars. You will soon discover why Montana is called "Big Sky Country."
